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The past comes vividly to life in this unique visual record of Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. Compiled from silent footage, stumbled upon in the 1990s, these black-and-white, Local Films for Local People provide a rich insight into the way individuals lived across the social divide. So while VIPs in one instance enjoy the Cork International Exhibition, street scenes of Dublin, Wexford and Belfast offer an eye-opening contrast, with their shots of ordinary folks and, in some cases, the poverty they endured. Ultimately, it's fascinating and often fun to see how much times have changed - a fact captured most charmingly in the many scenic shorts, including a 1901 horse-drawn tram ride through Belfast.

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